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UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino following the failed private equity plan for a World Cup, underscoring a growing rift between European football authorities and FIFA over governance and funding ideas.
The European Commission has strongly opposed the idea of hosting European football matches in foreign countries, with UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin expressing disapproval of plans to hold league games in the U.S. and Australia, citing concerns about the integrity and tradition of European football.
The Football Association stood alone in voting against a controversial reform at the UEFA congress, which would have allowed president Aleksander Čeferin to run for an unprecedented fourth term. Despite the FA's opposition, the reform passed with overwhelming support from other member states. Čeferin later announced that he had decided not to run for another term, citing the need for fresh leadership and time with his family. The reform was part of a wider package that included increasing the number of women on UEFA's executive committee and clarifying consequences for potential breakaway competitions. The vote is seen as a rare breaking from ranks within UEFA, and comes amid ongoing disquiet within the governing body.
Zvonimir Boban, a top aide to UEFA's president, resigned due to a proposal allowing leaders to extend their terms, revealing tension within the organization. The proposed changes, including extending the president's term limit, have caused disquiet among European soccer leaders, leading to Boban's abrupt departure and public criticism of the reforms. This move has exposed growing tensions within UEFA's leadership, highlighting concerns about potential changes to the organization's rules.